BlackBerry Curve Made Simple: For the BlackBerry Curve 8520, 8530 and 8500 Series

You’re a proud owner of the bestselling smartphone in the world. Now learn how to make use of all of the Curve’s features with this easy-to-read guide from two of the best BlackBerry trainers in the business.

BlackBerry Curve Made Simple teaches you how to get the most out of your BlackBerry Curve 8500 and Curve 3G 9300 series smartphone. You’ll explore all of the features and uncover time-saving techniques—from emailing and scheduling to GPS mapping and using apps—all through easy-to-read instructions and detailed visuals. Written by two successful BlackBerry trainers and authors, this is simply the most comprehensive and clear guidebook to the BlackBerry Curve smartphones available.

• Sync your Curve with a PC or Mac
• Master the keyboard and trackpad navigation
• Everything email: setup, basics, and pro techniques
• Text messaging: SMS, PIN, and more
• Set up a three-way conference call
• Get work done: Manage your calendar, contact list, and memopad
• Understand connectivity: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
• Have fun with music, photos, and videos
• Explore the BlackBerry App World and utilize apps
• Use GPS and mapping to get around

This book is for those who want to get the most out of the BlackBerry Curve 8500 and Curve 3G 9300 series devices. It is perfect for beginners but will also teach advanced users new techniques and shortcuts.

1. E-mail Set Up    
2. Windows PC Setup    
3. Windows PC Media and File Transfer    
4. Apple Mac Setup   
5. Apple Mac Media and File Transfer   
6. Typing, Spelling, and Help  
7. Save Time with AutoText   
8. Personalize Your BlackBerry   
9. Sounds: Ring and Vibrate   
10. Phone and Voice Dialing   
11. Advanced Phone   
12. E-mail Like a Pro  
13. Advanced E-mail Topics  
14. Your Contact List 
15. Managing Your Calendar  
16. Getting Tasks Done    
17. MemoPad: Using Sticky Notes   
18. SMS Text and MMS Messaging  
19. Even More Messaging   
20. Adding Memory with a Media Card    
21. Exploring Your Music Player 
22. Snapping Pictures   
23. Fun with Videos    
24. Social Networking   
25. Connect With Wi-Fi   
26. BlackBerry App World   
27. Connect with Bluetooth  
28. Connect as Tethered Modem    
29. Web Browser   
30. Add or Remove Apps   
31. Traveling: Maps and More    
32. Other Applications    
33. Searching for Lost Stuff    
34. Securing Your Data    
35. Fixing Problems    
36. More Resources    
37. Hotkeys—Open Almost Any App with One Key!